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Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-08
ExPL0D1EG a CROOoDHLE.
A Man-Eating SaurIan Blown Up with
GunDOWder.

MaR-Eating Saurian Blown Up with
GunpoyVder.
from Harper's Young People.l
YES" said Uncle Cap, 81 have not only
seen hundreds of alligators and crocodiles in
the course of my wanderings, but once had
tho pleasure of destroying in a novel and
most effectual manner a great rnan-eating
cayman, as the crocodile is called in South
America"
''Was he like my alligator?" asked Bryce.
every like him, the only difference being
that, while your alligator is about sixteen
inches long, my cayman was little over
sixteen feet, and ugly looking monster
as ever swan. I had been detached from
the Porpoise and ordered to explore por-
ton Of Venezuela, in company with party
Of American engineers who were constructing
q telegraph line for the government of that
country. We were following down a tribu-
tary of the great river Orinoco, and rested
on Sunday at little Indian village on the
bank of the stream. During the afternoon,
as we were all lying asleep in our hammoeks,
ing from the village, and we ran to see what
was up.
ssIt seemed that several boys had been
bathing in the river just below the village,
when all at once, with but the slightest warm
ing, one of them had been seized and drawn
under the turbid waters by the great devil
cayman,' as the Indians called one of these
creatures which had long been terror to the
community.
stI suggested to the chief of the engineers,
fne young fellow named Roberts, that we
set trap for the Enan-eater, and after ex-
planning Ry idea, got him to agree to try it.
As we were to be in that vicinity for several
days, we waited until we thought it was
about tims for the cayman to be hungry
again. Then ws shot a fat monkey, sewed
inside of him stone bottle containing five
pounds of powder, inserted in it the ends of
two long coils Of 6ne wire, bound these to
strong ropes of equal length, and connected
the other ends with the little test battery
that We carried.
sWhen all was ready we foated our bait,
apheld by two inflated bladders, near where
the poor boy had bsen seizsd, and crouehed
in the bushes TO await developments. We
had waited in perfect silence for more than
an hour, and were about ready to give it up,
when there canae = ripple in the water. and 8
huge head, with horrid open jaws, was
cautiously lifted. Then the jaws closed with
a snap upon our bait, the head instantly dis
appeared, and the ropes began to run swiftly
out showing that the monster was making
for deep water. 1 had charge of the battery,
and quickly connected the wires. Like
flash there came deep mufHed explosion,
torrent of blood-stained water was thrown
high in the air, and mingled with it were
fragments of the scaly hide of the monster,
in whose side hole two feet square had been
blown.
'fThe poor natives were at first terrified,
then mystifsd, and finally overjoyed at
the success of our experiment, and ever
afterward they treated US like beings pos
sessed of supernatural powers. Notwith-
I, al hat &ha hon
net seem to care for bathing for some time
afterward -
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-08
MisCe11 11ameu11s.
SOMETHING TO Wear.

Let not the soft weather deceive. We
shall have winter very soon in good earnest,
and only the protected may laugh at its fury.
For Large Men, A line of coats of
Brown Kersey, of Beaver, of Chinchllla and
Elysian. Expressly for portly men, and yet
the sleeves are just right, as to width and
length. Prices SO, SIS, $1S, $50, $25. By
the way, we have Prince Albert Dress Suits
cut in the same generous fullness. Price $2s.
If you will allow US we will make your
money go further than in any other store in
the State, whether you buy $500 Ulster or
$50 Montenech Beaver. In fine coats-the
satin lined Schnabels, Oxfords, Kerseys and
Beavers, supply all that any man can desire.
The custom tailor says he can beat them,
but he is mistaken. The silk lined, and the
extra fniohed range from $25 to $35.
Below this, running down to So, we have
coats of undoubted value at the peices. Spe-
cial bargains at $40, $12 and $15. Ali colors,
blue, black, brown and mixtures. From SO
to $24 are extra coats of the established
cloths, of cut and make of the standard
quality.
listers $500 to $50.
Refers 4.5O to $16.
Suits for all So so to $50.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-08


launches will be equipped with these lights
in future.
Mayor Filter of Philadelphia has been
waited upon by committee who presented
him an address to strengthen his hands
in the strict enforcement of the Sunday
laws. George ]. Junkin recalled the fact
that the observance Of Sunday for rest and
religious exercise was part of the funda-
mental law of Pennsylvania, and declared
that "the followers of Bacchus and Gambri-
nus" if they did not like the law, might re-
turn to their native land and enjoy their
continental Sabbath in the midst of tyranny.
The signatures of Ex-Governor Pattison,
George Il. Stewart, A. J. Drexel, Henry
T. Coates, Lemuel Coffin, w. B. Allison and
address, which assured the mayor of their
support of his announced discrimination to
enforce these laws, and especially the new
provisions Of the Brooks bill, passed last
wiRter, in the interest of stopping Sunday
liquor selling. Among the committee were
Ex-Governor Pollock, Philip c. Garrett, Rev.
Charles G. Ames, Rev. Nr. May, Lewis D.
Vail and John Field.
The Providence Journal thus briefly and
correctly states the condition and prospects
of the noble order which was to make all
men happy: The Knights of Labor have
practically ceased to be of much public in
terest. But it is well, perhaps, as a mere
matter of mental record, to note the success
sive stages of their decline. The revolt
against the Powder1y management, which
developed into bold, if not powerful, fac
tion Immediately after the Minneapolis con-
vention, has been growing constantly since
that time. It has now become so strong in
numbers and courageous in action that it has
issued circular to the order, preferring
grave charges of mal-administratioa and dis
honesty against the general executive board.
The board, of course, is Indignant But in
dignation seems to be its only resource, at
least as yet. After the first of January, how
repression. At that time a regular tax will
fall due, and the board announces that all
local assemblies not paying it within forty
days will be suspended. The dissenters de-
clare they will not pay, and the same deter
mination seems to be taking possession Of
many individual Knights not engaged in the
organized revolt. These men are beginning
to see that it is worse than waste OF money
to contribute to the support of few leaders
in luxurious idleness. We may reasonably
look, therefore, for another marked falling
off in the number of Knights after the next
tax assessment is made.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-08
COMMUNICATIONS
Rs He Tired Out ?

To the Editor Of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
May kindly enquire through the medium
of your paper after the health of that town
born gentleman who sesmed so feeble, yet
seemed so desirous of removing our State
House. 1t is a great consolation to many
that the necessity of making himself $50
tired" no longer exists.
So SORRY FOR HIM
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-08
LIEBIG COMPANIES EXTRACT
LIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT
Brain and Nerve Food.
CrOsby's VitaIiZed PhOsphites

Cures all forms of nervous arrangements and all
weaknesses. Is used by all physicians who treat
mental or nervous diseases. vital phosphite; not
laboratory phosphate soda water absurdity.
Druggists 81. Sc WEST 25th STREET.
nQ1eod New York
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-08

DELIVERED By CARRIERS IN THE CITY, 10
CENTS WEEK, 80 CENTS MONTH, $500
FOR SIX MONTHS, $500 A YEAR. THE SAME
TERMS By MAIL.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-08

from the submerged light to betray the pres
eace of the boat using the spars. It is be-
lieved that by this means a boat might coun-
ternaine an enemy's field of submarine mines
by cutting their cables or sweeping them to
one side. It is probable that torpedo
in future
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-08
CLAIRVOYANCE,

MRS. j. j. CLARK, Business, Test and Healing
Medium, 228 GROWN STREET, convinces all who
visit her that she is a genuine medium Her veget-
able curatives compounded by herself, have a
surprising control disease. Hours to IL a. m,
2to 5p. m. and evenings Diagnosing by lock of
hafr-by letter, $2 oc14
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-08
DIR. ,. w. Cummings.

TLECTRO Therapeutic physic ian; over eighteen
II years experience. Elec richly when skilfully
applied has all the elements necessary for the
treatment and cure of acute, nervous and chronic
diseases. 1t is a prompt. radical and permanent
for
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-08
scIATIc RHEUMATISM.

Also all stomach and liver complaints, Bright'c
disease, uterine troubles, etc., etc. ONCE hour
from o'clock a. m. to p m
No. 4 Church Street,
Nevv Haven, Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-08

'tCome now, be frank, and tell me your
opinion of my literary work" 'tTm afraid
it would make you angry 'fNot a bit of it.
Tell ma what you think of it, Haven't I
lust told youY'-Boston Transcript
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
THE EVENING HOUR,

Tho real things are inside. The real
world IL the inside world. God Is moi
mp, nor down, but in the midst Mrs.
A. ID. II. Whitney.
Keep hold of your children II you
would have them, parents. And re-
member that the real forces are those OF
love, expressed not In care merely, but
in sympathy, cooperation psrticipa
ton and real compsnionship.-
Life.
All tho world Ia hut rs one orphan
age. so long as its children know not
God, their Father; and all wisdom and
knowledge Is only more bewildered
dark ness so long as you have not taught
them the fear Of the Lord; not to be
taken cut OF the world In molastic sor
row, but TO be kept from ito evil in
shepherded peace -Ruskin.
There IL no power but OF God; the
powers that be are ordained of God; he
that setteth himself in array against
law. the state, social order, sets hlmsel
against God. Loyalty to law, govern
ment, the state, social order. is allie.
glance to God. The state is as truly a
divine institution as the church or the
family. IL is impossible that life should
60 on without these three institutions,
all Of which are established by God
aad ars as old as the face.-Ly man
Abbott.
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
CruellY S.ain.

RAILWAY. N. j., April IL Under
taker Rypo had the body of the muir
dered girl clothed in a white satin
shroud to .day aud placed In casket
covered with white cloth, and Orna.
msnted with six heavy silver plated
handles. The plate hears the inscrip-
tion: "Died March 90, 1887. Cruelty
Slain. A Woman and Stranger,
Aged About Twenty Ave Years."
The funeral took place at the First
Presbyterian Church at 2 O'Clock, re-
porters OF New York newspapers acting
IS pallbearers. There WAS handsome
floral display. Thesermon Was preached
by the Rev. William Alfred Gray, pas
tor of the church. His text was:
"Whatsoever ye would that others
should do to you. do ye even so to
them." Opening his sermon he said:
We meet to-day under tho shadow of
q great mystery. In q suburb Of this
city an unknown woman has been muir
dered by an unknown assassin. Silent
~ the victim of this foul deed walked
through our thoroughfares, and in SO.
cret the brutal monster planned the
atrooious crime. Unseen by human
eyes, he struck the blows which sent
an immortal soul into another world.
Unnoticed, the coward fled with blood
upon his hands, blood uoon his person
and blood upon his soul, "
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
a Game savage.

From the Carson (Nev.) Appeal.
A few days ago some Indians were
playing cards In Q vacant lot, when
suddenly the best dressed of the
crowd rose up and took off q shining
br0adcloth coat that only a week be-
fore was presented to him by Jewett
Adams. He laid the coat down on
the old card blanket with great -four
ish, and called vociferously tor a new
deal. The deal went round, and his
opponent, who was an old Washoe
squaw, laid down o greasy ace on his
king. He then rose up with loud
oath and peeled off vest, presented
him last Thursday by the editor of the
Appeal as spring benevolence.
The deal went round again, and
once more the old squaw terminated
the play with an ace. Again the buck
rose up, and alter invoking the blazing
sun hauled off a white shirt, some
what the worse of wear, presented him
by Bob Heating during the tendency
of the lottery bill.
Once more the cards were tipped
over the old horsey blanket and that
ace was laid down by the skinny
handed squaw amid shout oftriumph
from the crowd. The buck, with the
old ancestral vim OF the Washoe tribe
flashing in his eye, danced out, and
pulling off Judge Hawley's pants
tlourished them in mid air and staked
them on the turn of the next card.
Amid & murmur of condoling voices
he lost again, and this time pulled off
another pair OF pants, the birth day
gift of Ii. NJ. Yerringtoa on last cleo
ton day. Again the cards were artisti-
cally commingled, and the old fossil
relic of the Winnemucca war took in
the clothes. He still had an old pair
of pants left, valentine present from
Joe Douglass, and well worn.
Amid breathless silence he lost, and
peeling off his only remaining pants
he did them up in small wad and
flung them at the squaw's head. A
howl of aboriginal laughter went up,
and the squaw. motioning toward the
breechcloth, began manipulating the
cards. But the buck, who still had
some living remnants of acclimated
modesty, declined to further denude
himaelf, and breaking from the crowd
ran like cross-eyed gazelle up the
street, causing much establishment to
several housewives along the line of
his fight. Then the old squaw placed
the articles of clothing one by one
upon the body of her husband, who at
once began to strut around the ring
like brevet lord of creation.
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
VIII Not Serve Again.

Mr.. b. r. Jones. OF Plttsburg, says
he is not Candidate for reelection as
chairman of the Republican National
Committee, and adds: more than
that, l don't want it again, nor would
| have it. Malone is smart man,
and think would make an excellent
chairman. He is ambitious, has plenty
of brains, uses them well, but don t
think he has said anything about be-
ing chairman of the National Commit
tee. l think the greater part of the
talk attributed to him was made by
other people. Senator Malone has
first to be elected delegate to the Ma
tional Convention by his own State,
and then chairman by all the States.
never would have accepted the posi-
ton had it not been for combination
of circumstances. have served my
term, and when l call the next conven-
ton to order my duties cease, and l
will not accept the responsibility
again"
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
Ansan,.,ou of pislnfectlon.

A<s.t.s.~.s
DR.. b. Moose, in Popular Science Monthly.
With regard ~ the channels through
which the contagious Organisms are
spread, = few words will suWce to state
what 10 known ON this point, which 10
Intimately connected With the subject
OF dislnfection. Air aud water are the
chief media for the propagation Of in
fictitious disease. In she case OF scarlet
fever, which has been taken Is the
type, the scales detached from the skin
and similar tissues from the throat con.
tain the germs Of the disease, and there
ind their way into the atmosphere and
are received into the lungs. They at
tach themselves also to the articles OF
clothing and furniture, and are thus
often carried long distances. In tae
cases Of cholera and typhoid fever, the
discharges from the patient find their
way into water, which thus becomes
the channel by which the diseases are
propsgated. Fond, too, may become
similarly contaminated. Milk, for In
stance, has been often known to convey
the poisons Of typhoid fever, Of scarlet
fever, ana of dipbtheria In the case
OF the first the contamination has been
probably due to adulterating the milk
with foul water containing the disease
germs, but It may have arisen in some
cases from the typhoid eur anations
having been absorbed by the milk.
The poisons of scarlet fever and diph-
iberia were probably transmitted TO the
milk from the skins and thr0ats OF per.
sons employed in the dairy and recently
con valescant or scarcely recovered from
attacks of these diseases. The germs Of
certain other infectious diseases find
their way into the system through
abraded surfaces Of the body.
Tho fatal character of many infec
tious diseases, and the ease and rapidity
with which they spread and attack large
masses Of the population, are sufficient
to account for the endeavors that have
been mace since very early times to
arrest their progress. AS in many
other matters, practice has preceded
science, aud centuries beforet the vaguest
ideas were entertained rs to the nature
OF the diseases which seemed des tined
to be the scourges of mankind, efforts
were made to stamp them out. As
might be- expected, many OF these effo rts
were Of the rudest description, but the
earliest Of them aimed at the object
which the most modern sciences aieO
seeks to achieve. VIZ, the destruction
of the con tagio material. The term
"disin lection" first occurred ia litera.
ture toward the end of the last century.
A French writer, Morveau, In 1901,
published work on The Dlsiniection
Of the Air," but the word was used
somewhat earlier by few English
writers.
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
BEE HIVE. :"
900 Market Street.

AS an opening wedge o
Dress Goods business. we Offer
one lot 4o.inch Atwood 81 I-2
cent goods for AZ cents yard;
new and desirable; you will ap-
preciate the price when you see
them.
This morning we open some
new things in soc and 81 goods
that are worth critical exami-
nation; a very extensive line Of
wool dress goods at the popular
price of 50 cents.
One case handsome Percales,
IL IL cent goods, to be sold
quick, at s cents a yard. Three
cases French and American Sa-
teens, at our popular prices.
Nine. Demorest patterns and
the largest assortment Of dress
trimmings we have ever shown,
including jet ornaments, gimps,
moss trimmings Of pure silk and
the new fringes.
Buttons enough for all.
Nottingham nets, scrim and
pretty Madras tor curtain
drapery at special prices for the
present trade.
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
KAnoKA. Mo-, Feb. 0. 1886.

KAnoKA, Mo-, Feb. 0, 1886.
purchased five bottles of your Hop
Bitters of Bishop & Co. last fall, for my
daughter, and am well pleased with the
Bitters. They did her more good than all
the medicine she has taken for six years.
VIM. L. MCCLURE.
The above is from very reliable farm.
er, whose daughter was in poor health for
seven or eight years, and could obtain 20
relief until she used Hop Bitters. She is
now In as good health as any person in
this country. We have large sales, and
they are making remarkable cures.
w. II. BISHOP 81 CO.
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
Wanted a New Mamma.

Colonel Yerger was dancing his lit
tie son on his knee, when the boy,
looking up into his fathers face, said:
"Pa, do you know what 1 want next
Christmasf" mo, my son, l don't
know what you want next Christ
mas" "Well, I'll tell you, pa, but
you mustn't let it 60 any further;
want another mamma" why,
Tommy, why do you want another
mother?" why, you see this one
never leaves the key in the pantry
door, and if had new one perhaps
she would have more confidence in
me-"
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
KALAMAZOO. M,c1.. Feb. o 1881


Hop BIrTERs MIG. Co.:
know Hop Bitters will bear recon.
mendation honestly. All who use them
confer upon them the highest encomiums
and give them credit for making cures
all the proprietors claim for them. have
kept them since they were first offered to
the public. They took high rank from
the first, and maintained it, and are
more called for than all others combined.
So long as they keep up their high repu-
tation for purity and usefulness shall
continue to recommend them-something
have never done before with any patent
medicine. j. j. BABCOCK,
Physician and Druggist.
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
At Home and Abroad

The lady who tapped her husband
gently with fan at party the other
night, and said, "Love, it is growing
late, l think we had better go home, !"
is the same one who after getting
home shook the rolling.pin under h is
nose and said, "you internal old ascal
you, if you ever look at that mean,
nasty, calico faced, mackerel-eyed old
thing that you looked at tonight. I'll
burst your head wide OPEN"
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,

LUCAS COUNTY, e. 8.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
Ia the senior partner OF the firm Of r. j
Cheney & Co +, doing business In the
City of Toledo, County and State afo, a
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh that
can not be cured by the use of Hairs
Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before mo and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day Of Decem Der,
A. D., '86.
seal a. w. S So'sis Public.
p. S.-Hali's Catarrh Cure is taken
internally and acts directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Send for testimonials, free.
E. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
"a Sold by Druggists, rs cents.
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
MORE FACTS.
STERLING. ILL., August 221Si

STERLING, ILL.,, August 90, 1885.
We feel we must write sometf ing o:
the success of Hop Bitters. Their sale is
thribble that of any other Article OF medi-
cine. Hence We feel 1t but justice o you
cine OF real merit and virtue, and doing
much good and eifecting great cures.
Yours. j. +. q Il. 3. UTLEY.
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
c. B. MERCER, NJ. D.

New HAVEN ,CoSN Sept. Is, 1885.
We take pleasure in giving you notice
and Ice, strong one, as it Chop Bit
ters) deserves it. We use it, and we
know it deserves 1.-THE Register.
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
NOR RENT.

EHoK RENT.
Nos. 30. and to3 Delaware ave.; IL rooms,
Gil conveuieDces.
NO. 1927 west Second street; 10 rooms, all
conveniences.
Nos. 1909 and l2Il West Seventh street;
s roomE, all conveliences.
No. 2o2 Madison street. store, 10 rooms; all
conven fences.
No. 90l Chestnut street. stors, ,uitable for
nak .ry.
Corner Second and VanBuren streets,
store; 10 rooms, all conveniepces.
No. 2o9 Porter st;eet; roo ms, all conve-
nfencee. M. r POOLE,
al.w-s-I 500 Market at.
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13

"Rough on Tcoshacbe. 1 nstant relief
loo. CROUCH ON CORNS," hard or
soft corns 15c. 'ROUGH ON BILE
Pills Little, but good. loo. TROUGH
ON WORMS" Sure cure. 25c.
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
GREENWICH, Feb. II, 1886.

HOT BITTEKS CO.:
Sirs-I was given up by the doctors to
die of scroiula consumption. Two bottles
of your B!tters cured me. They are hav-
ing a large sale here.
LEROY BREWER.
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
LONE JACK. Mo Sent. 1

LONE JACK, Mo Sept IA, 1855.
/ have been using Hop Bitters, and
have received great benefit from them for
liver complaint and maiarlal fever. They
are superior to all other medicines.
p. NJ. BARNES.
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13
HAYEsvIILE, OHIO. Feb. IL. 1884.

HAYEsvILLE, OHIO, Feb. II, 1851
Bitters, and never took anything that
did me as much good. / only took two
bottles and would not take 500 for the
good they did me. / recommend them 10
my patients, and get the best of results
from their use.
c.. MERCER, MI
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13

GREEN wIcH, N. Y, Feb. 10, 1885.
Hop Bitters are the most valuable
medicine l ever knew. ! should not have
any mother now but for them.
HENRY KNAPP.
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13

EsJR SALE-{k AOaES OF TRUCK
II land. with largo franc grist mill,
situeted on the ceusoway near tho city
limi 8; mtli In good order; will relt land
an1 mill separate II desired. Apply to e.
|PENN4EGlON. b Il. 9Th ct. m12-1m
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13

A TTEMTlON.-n PERSONS 0h
"A string pure drugs and chemicals, OF
Wishing their prescriptions or private 70.
torials should 70 20 the drug store Of
H, Il. BRIESHURST
10. sl5 Maxkststreet, Wilmington Del
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13

u kRJi.RS, AT lU7 +.
\ 50 .Osl story 'front.' room,
ID wife, witr d home oOm-
| ai3 Sc
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13

MLDtAILLY a COOK
an1 small toy NJ lay
6s,.yi Easl Sci end street..
al.-zt
Daily Republican., 1887-04-13

PkU!iSrAN 4 " HlrE
- / lstwor1; reference
s.t JrGelsOl Al. he.6lt